Kelly Osbourne has taken a firm stand to defend the musical legacy of her late father, Ozzy Osbourne, after Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider questioned the rock icon's songwriting contributions. The conflict began earlier this week when Snider, 71, engaged with fans on X regarding the individuals behind the music performed by the former Black Sabbath singer. During these exchanges, Snider alleged that Ozzy Osbourne consistently relied on his bass players for lyrics, specifically asserting that Geezer Butler was the author of all Black Sabbath lyrics. Furthermore, Snider claimed that Bob Daisley wrote lyrics for the first two solo albums and that Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister also contributed to songwriting.
In response to these claims, Kelly Osbourne utilized her Instagram Stories on Friday, August 14, to push back against the narrative, accusing Snider of attempting to undermine her father's legacy more than a year after his passing. She maintained that her father's accomplishments as a singer, songwriter, musician, and bandleader are self-evident, supported by his collaborators, friends, and a global fanbase that continues to purchase his music. She emphasized that his legacy will endure eternally.
Taking the dispute further, the television personality addressed Snider directly, comparing their respective careers and labeling his comments as "spectacularly classless." She expressed frustration that Snider chose to make these allegations at a time when her father is no longer alive to offer a rebuttal. She highlighted Ozzy Osbourne’s nearly six-decade career, which spanned his time with Black Sabbath through a highly successful solo tenure, as proof of his status as a major heavy metal figure.
Following the backlash, Snider attempted to clarify his position in a separate post on X, stating that his comments were not intended as an attack on Ozzy Osbourne. He expressed love for the late rocker and noted that Black Sabbath changed his life, though he admitted he can be sensitive regarding songwriting credits and royalties. Ozzy Osbourne passed away on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76 due to a heart attack, arriving just weeks after his final performance at the "Back to the Beginning" concert in his hometown of Birmingham, England.
